Gilbert D. BYERMAN

Mr. Byerman was my childhood hero. He helped me to become a very decent musician. He was the only thing that I enjoyed out of high school. I wasn´t a very good student at the time, but I excelled in my music classes, and was always first chair in everything. I am watching the movie whiplash, and I was thinking about him. I have always loved you And have missed you for most of my life. If anyone wants to talk about this lovely man, you can call me or text me at 937-3 60-3710. I love you, Mr....

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Mr. Byerman was truly one of the best teachers I ever had. He is one of the main reasons I became a teacher myself. When I look back on my teen years, I have to thank Mr. Byerman for his calm leadership and gentle way. His memory and life lessons will live in my heart forever.

Gil was a best friend and great neighbor for so many years. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known. We had great times together and I will miss him greatly but I will never forget him.

Probably one of the greatest influences in my life. He taught me so much about music and was easily the best teacher I had at Shawnee. As the new kid in school he welcomed me into the marching band and it began a great moment in my life. I started school that fall with new friends and a wonderful mentor. I'm so sad to hear of his passing, but he was loved and appreciated by so many. Rest In Peace Mr. B.

I have great memories of Mr. Byerman through my years of band and marching band at Shawnee High School. He was a great instructor and positively touched many lives throughout the years. Just know that he lives on in the students' memories. I am lucky to have been taught by him.

The world is a better place because he was.... I was and continue to be a better person for all he taught me, both in and out of the band room. Thank you for your gifts and thank you, Gil's family, for sharing your husband and father with us. Know that his spirit lives on in so many.

Ann and John, I am so sorry to hear of my friend, teacher, and fellow flutist passing! Am sure with his new body, he will again be able to play the music he so loved! Each time when I get to Ohio, I had planned to find where you lived and visit. Now it will have to wait! I continue to carry the love he shared in music! Sending love and prayers of comfort! He was an excellent teacher and encouraged me to continue.

Gil was a kind and gracious man. He was a wonderful and most competent musician. He suffered far too long with that dread disease known as Parkinson's. He is now free from that and more alive and pain free than ever before as he celebrates now in heaven with his Savior the Lord Jesus. I am glad I knew him and he will be missed. God bless the family! Mike DiCuirci